Karachay

qıyını suwğa keterge

/qɯjɯnɯ suwʁa keterɡe/

Idiom

Literal translation

for one's labor to go away into the water

Intended meaning

For someone's work, effort, or earnings to come to nothing and be lost in vain.
  • Da, Qumtor qalada işleseŋ da, keterik tüyüldü qıyınıŋ suwğa, – dedi ullu biy Umarğa."Well, even if you work in the fortress of Kumtor, your labor will not go to waste," the great prince said to Umar.

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